| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | 1651 Programme Group |
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| Operators |
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| Preceded by | 1650 Programme Group |
| Succeeded by | Ruby Group |
| Built | 1651–1653 |
| In service | 1651–1709 |
| Completed | 3 |
| Lost | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | 34-gun Fourth Rate |
| Tons burthen | 410+0⁄94 bm |
| Sail plan | ship-rigged |
| Complement | 150/1652, 160/1653 |
| Armament | 34 guns |
The 1651 Programme of five 410-ton fourth-rate vessels was urged by the Council of State all speed should be made in completing the ships in May 1650. Initially five vessels were specified, three of 410 tons at 6.10.0d[Note 1] per ton and two of 600 tons at £7.10.0d[Note 2] per ton. The size of these vessels grew from the 1647 predecessors with 600 tonners being much broader. The three 410-ton vessels would be completed as 34-gun frigates (or fourth rates).[1]
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- ^ Winfield